Class participation story: Handwashing

== Objective== Students learn that water from the pump can make you sick, while boiling makes water safe.

Time
10 minutes

Age Group
5-9 years old

Preparation
You can write the special words & sounds on the board or hold up pieces of paper showing each special word and what to do.

Activity
Explain:

''We will read a story together. When you hear one of these special words in the story, make these sounds and movements. Let’s practice:'' NOTE: Should we make cards the teacher can print and hold up? Xx





Read this story
I went to DINNER. My HANDS had GERMS on them.

When I was done with DINNER, I had eaten the GERMS! The GERMS were HAPPY.

I was not HAPPY. I felt sick and UNHAPPY.

My mommy told me, “Before you eat DINNER, it is important to wash HANDS with SOAP. When you wash HANDS with SOAP, you get rid of the GERMS.”

So the next time I sat down to DINNER, I made sure to wash HANDS with SOAP.

The GERMS were UNHAPPY! But I had DINNER and stayed healthy, so I was HAPPY!